TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[rameses67]

Does anyone know how long Hogan Lovells takes to respond after WG test completion. Was invited yesterday for their 2027 TC, beleive it is rolling just wanted an estimate. Thanks!

How long after applying did it take for them to send out the WG invite?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I have an AC coming up with a written exercise and group assessment. Both are one hour each. Can someone provide an example of the type of written assessment or group assessment that can be done in an hour? Can someone with experience with TC AC's please provide some tips and go through what they did in their AC?

Have you been given any details of what the written exercise consists of? There are lots of different formats so practice assessments can be quite tricky unless your told the purpose of the exercise (eg drafting vs attention to detail).

 

[adrk1234]

How long after applying did it take for them to send out the WG invite?

Around 3 weeks

 

[Legalitaly]

Does anyone have experience with Eversheds Sutherland’s VI? Any advice is welcome!

 

[BonanzaBih_]

If anyone applied to Birkett’s and was wondering about an update I got a response saying they’ll get back to applicants by the end of the month!

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Any advice for Morgan Lewis TI? Much appreciated

When did you hear? Congrats

 

[Jmk]

Have you been given any details of what the written exercise consists of? There are lots of different formats so practice assessments can be quite tricky unless your told the purpose of the exercise (eg drafting vs attention to detail).

Hi Jessica, only information about the written assessment is what they are testing which is :
- Time management
- Evaluation of information
- Commercial awareness
- Curiosity
- Written communication
for the group assessment they said they are testing:
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Resilience
- Client service
- Evaluating information

We were not given more information.

 

[starbright]

Does anyone have advice on how to send an email reneging on a TC offer? It's a very awkward, but privileged situation to be in. But I prefer the second firm I got a TC with over the first!

Thanks!

(tagging @Jessica Booker in case you have some advice, thanks)

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone have advice on how to send an email reneging on a TC offer? It's a very awkward, but privileged situation to be in. But I prefer the second firm I got a TC with over the first!

Thanks!

(tagging @Jessica Booker in case you have some advice, thanks)

Call them first. It will be far better to speak to someone than rely on email and you can have a reasonable conversation regarding it.

When you then follow up with an email, you just have to state you are withdrawing your acceptance for Job Title to start date TC starts.

 

[ACivilLawyer]

When did you hear? Congrats

I got the email on Tuesday

 

[starbright]

Call them first. It will be far better to speak to someone than rely on email and you can have a reasonable conversation regarding it.

When you then follow up with an email, you just have to state you are withdrawing your acceptance for Job Title to start date TC starts.

Thanks Jess - do I need to provide a lot of detail in the phone call?

 

[Szofi66]

I just sent HFW in, how rolling are they? Considering that there is more than a week left til DL

 

[Cara888]

Has anyone heard back from wfw yet ?

 

[Gday33]

I just sent HFW in, how rolling are they? Considering that there is more than a week left til DL

Haven’t heard anything and applied a few months ago so possibly not rolling

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks Jess - do I need to provide a lot of detail in the phone call?

No - you just need to be prepared for them to ask which firm you will be joining and/or what might have made you select that firm over them. You don’t have to provide them with this information up front, but they may ask you.

 

[EzeLaylor]

Sullcrom anyone?? I heard that some people are getting holding emails

 

[FTS209990]

No - you just need to be prepared for them to ask which firm you will be joining and/or what might have made you select that firm over them. You don’t have to provide them with this information up front, but they may ask you.

Is there any chance the firm could cause issues when reneging the offer? Or is there no benefit for them to do so?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is there any chance the firm could cause issues when reneging the offer? Or is there no benefit for them to do so?

it’s technically breach of contract and so they could pursue you for that.

But the reality is there is no value in them doing so. They can find a replacement at little/no additional cost to them and the process of seeking costs from you would be far too time consuming and costly for them compared to any value they could ever get from you. It’s why employers don’t do this. About 8% of law graduate offers are reneged each year, and all that happens is they renege - they move on and so does the firm they reneged on.

 

[jhboub]

re final offers: do they have to fill in the spaces? what if the candidate rejects the offer? im assuming they will give it to the next candidate but ive also been told everyone will find out if they got it on the same day..

 

[FTS209990]

it’s technically breach of contract and so they could pursue you for that.

But the reality is there is no value in them doing so. They can find a replacement at little/no additional cost to them and the process of seeking costs from you would be far too time consuming and costly for them compared to any value they could ever get from you. It’s why employers don’t do this. About 8% of law graduate offers are reneged each year, and all that happens is they renege - they move on and so does the firm they reneged on.

Thank you Jessica, that’s reassuring